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SEASON OPENING

 MAY 23rd  2025

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    About Us

    We are your paddle sports fun for the whole family.

    RENTALS - Kayaks and Stand Up Paddleboards

    We are your paddle sports destination for the whole family located on the Branford River. Rentals,Tours,and Children & Adult Instructions, Corporate Events, Birthday Parties for every age. We can deliver to your summer rental or paddle location of your choice.

    TOURS - Thimble Islands/ Outer Island Or The Farm River / Kelsey Beach

    Adventure out with us on a three hour tour of Thimble Outer Island located in The Thimble Islands Stony Creek Branford and explore the beautiful archipelago of islands made up of pink granite bedrock. Pack a lunch for Outer Island and enjoy the amazing opportunity to experience one of the only public island in the Thimbles. The Farm River three hour tour offers a serene paddle on the river then a stop for a quick snack and a swim at Kelsey beach. What a great way to spend time on the water. 

    We are conveniently located on the Branford River with easy access to the Long Island sound and doze

    Great fun filled day trip location in the heart of Branford.

    We are conveniently located on the Branford River with access to L.I. Sound with dozens of small islands, creeks and coves to explore. The Lenny's Seafood Restaurant is less then a half of a mile away  and  Stony Creek Brewery is within walking distance.  We are a short walk to or from the Shoreline East Train Station with connections to Union Station in New Haven. With easy access from Exit 54 off 95. 

    RATES / SERVICES

    KAYAK RENTALS

    SINGLE KAYAK (SIT-ON-TOP)

    25.00 1HR / 35.00 2HR /55.00 4HR

    NOTE: Please inform us if you or anyone in your group has no Kayaking experience so we can give you or them a safety demonstration.

    Thank you 

    TANDEM KAYAK (SIT-ON-TOP)

    35.00 1HR/ 60.00 2HR / 85.00 4HR

    NOTE: Please inform us if you or anyone in  your group has no Kayaking experience so we can give you or them a safety demonstration.

     Thank you

    Daily and Weekly Rentals available with FREE Delivery and Pickup. AIRBNB

    Groups and Corporate Events please call for a quote. 


    Kids Birthday Paddle parties paddleboard or kayak. Call for information.


    Note: We can not launch Privately Owned Equipment. Please arrive prepared to go out on the water 10 minutes prior to reserved time.


    Rental time starts at reserved time and you will be charged for reserved equipment. Please check our cancellation policy. Thank you. 


    STAND UP PADDLEBOARD RENTAL

    Stand Up Paddleboard

    25.00 1HR- 40.00 2HR- 70.00 4HR

    NOTE: Please inform us if you or anyone in your group has never Stand Up Paddle Boarded so we can give you a safety demonstration.

    Thank you

    MINIMUM AGE FOR RENTALS IS 18 (without an Adult)




    TOURS

    THREE HOUR KAYAK TOURS Available on Saturdays. Private Tours are also available call for details. Start time 9:30-12:30. There is a 3 person minimum.

    THIMBLE OUTER ISLAND OR FARM RIVER TOURS - Launch at Specific Locations.

    85.00 SINGLE 125.00 TANDEM

    Outer Island Kayak Tour. Join us on a three hour kayaking tour out and around most of the beautiful islands with a stop at Outer Island where we get out on the only island that has public access. Pack a lunch and maybe enjoy a quick swim. Meet at Stoney Creek Boat Ramp Thimble Islands Rd Branford Ct.                                                   

    Farm River Tour. Nice serene paddle on the river  with a stop at Kelsey Beach. Great for families. Meet at Farm River State Park East Haven Ct.

    PRIVATE GROUP TOURS / CORPORATE EVENTS / FAMILY REUNIONS

     

    PRIVATE GUIDES 45.00 1-HR 60.00 2-HR

     


    INSTRUCTION

    KAYAK BEGINNER ( SIT ON TOP)

    65.00 PP 1 1/2 HOUR LESSON

    KIDS KAYAK / SUP LESSON  I 1/2 Hour 45.00 per child

    SUP ADULT LESSON

    45.00 PER PERSON 1HOUR

    RESERVATIONS ONLY FOR ALL INSTRUCTIONS. 

    BRP HAS THE RIGHT TO CANCEL ANY RESERVATION DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER

    GIFT CERTIFICATES

    Gift Certificates available for all services offered. Call or email. Can be sent and printed by email.

    Contact Us

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    email: eileen@branfordriverpaddlesports.com

    Reservations Required for Rentals to secure equipment and desired time slot 12-24 HRS in advance for daily rental. Call before you come. Weekend rentals should be reserved at least 24 hours prior to secure equipment. Please arrive ten minutes prior to reservation time.  Last reservation goes out at 4:00 pm. Parking and Restrooms available on site. Note* We are not LOCATED in the Thimble Islands area of Stoney Creek . IPHONE USERS Google Branford Landing Marina BRANFORD For Directions.

    Branford River Paddlesport Branford Landing Marina

    50 Maple Street, Branford, Connecticut 06405, United States

    (203) 980-8451

    Opening for the Season May 23th 2025.

    Open today

    09:00 am – 05:00 pm

    cancellation/Rental policy

    BRP cancellationrental18 (pdf)Download

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